Service & Volunteerism Programming

Description

The purpose of Tau Sigma Honor Society is to promote the academic excellence of Iowa State transfer students. The goals of this organization are to improve the services Iowa State University provides for prospective and current transfer students. To achieve these goals, Tau Sigma Honor Society shall participate in such activities as on-campus recruiting events, transfer student orientation, community service projects, and assist the admission office with the recruitment of prospective transfer students. Active members shall also have the opportunity to apply for national Tau Sigma scholarships and attend the annual leadership conference.

Affiliations

This organization has no affiliations.

Constitution / Tier

File TauSigmaConstitution2022II.pdf
Tier Student Organization - Registered

Membership Information

Student Members 33
ISU Members 0
Non-ISU Members 0
Allowed Members 1. Membership shall be open to all registered transfer students in good standing at Iowa State University. 2. Transfer students must have transferred from another accredited institution and have completed at least one (1) term of a full load (12 credit hours) and achieve a minimum 3.50 GPA at Iowa State.
Allowed Officers Tau Sigma members in good standing. The term of office for all officer positions shall be one academic year, beginning in the Fall, following the election, and ending in Spring of the following year.
Membership Qualifications
Membership Restrictions
Elections/Selection Elections will occur annually during the month of April to set officers for the following academic year. The term of office for all officer positions shall be one academic year, beginning in the Fall, following the election, and ending in Spring of the following year.
Meetings A minimum of 3 meetings shall be held each semester including the membership meeting to elect officers. each April. Membership and working committees may be added at the direction of officers to meet membership goals and initiatives each year.

Description of Regular Meetings/Activities

To achieve these goals, Tau Sigma Honor Society shall participate in such activities as on-campus recruiting events, transfer student orientation, community service projects, and assist the admission office with the recruitment of prospective transfer students. Active members shall also have the opportunity to apply for national Tau Sigma scholarships and attend the annual leadership conference.

Description of Special Events

None